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Leaving the Netherlands: what does it mean for tax?
Expat

Leaving the Netherlands: what does it mean for tax?

From the M return to preserving assessments and qualifying non-resident taxpayer status: these are the tax issues to sort out when you leave.

Mila
Mila
10 min read
Crypto tax 2025: how to report crypto in box 3
Tax Tips

Crypto tax 2025: how to report crypto in box 3

How do you report bitcoin, altcoins, NFTs, and other crypto on 1 January 2025, and when can box 1 become relevant?

Mila
Mila
9 min read
Box 3 explained for 2025 and 2026
Expat

Box 3 explained for 2025 and 2026

How Dutch box 3 really works now: tax-free allowance, deemed returns, actual return in the 2025 return, and what may change by 2028.

Mila
Mila
11 min read
How much tax will I get back in 2025? How to estimate it
Tax Tips

How much tax will I get back in 2025? How to estimate it

Estimate your refund based on payroll tax, mortgage interest, healthcare costs, gifts, and other deductions.

Mila
Mila
7 min read
What does it cost to have your Dutch tax return filed? An honest breakdown
Expat

What does it cost to have your Dutch tax return filed? An honest breakdown

Everyone asks, nobody gives a straight answer. Here's an honest overview of what a tax advisor costs in the Netherlands.

Mila
Mila
9 min read
Dutch tax return 2025: deadline, deductions, and mistakes
Tax Tips

Dutch tax return 2025: deadline, deductions, and mistakes

Deadline 1 May 2026? These are the deductions and mistakes that most often trip up individuals and entrepreneurs.

Mila
Mila
8 min read
Finding a tax advisor in the Netherlands who actually speaks your language
Expat

Finding a tax advisor in the Netherlands who actually speaks your language

Finding an English-speaking tax advisor in the Netherlands is harder than you'd think. What to look for, what it costs, and when you actually need one.

Mila
Mila
10 min read
Freelancing in the Netherlands as an expat: tax guide 2026
Expat

Freelancing in the Netherlands as an expat: tax guide 2026

From KVK registration and VAT ID to entrepreneur deductions, the KOR, and choosing between a sole proprietorship and a BV.

Mila
Mila
11 min read
M return 2025: guide for expats moving in or out
Expat

M return 2025: guide for expats moving in or out

When do you need an M return, when can you file it, and which information should you prepare in advance?

Mila
Mila
8 min read
30% ruling 2026: what really changed?
Expat

30% ruling 2026: what really changed?

The current 2026 rules revolve around salary thresholds, the annual cap, and transitional rules. This is what still applies and what does not.

Mila
Mila
9 min read
Outsourcing your Dutch tax return: costs, options and tips (2026)
Tax Tips

Outsourcing your Dutch tax return: costs, options and tips (2026)

What does it cost to outsource your Dutch tax return in 2026? We compare all options, from free DIY to a personal tax advisor.

Mila
Mila
8 min read
Expat tax return 2025: deadlines, forms, and key issues
Expat

Expat tax return 2025: deadlines, forms, and key issues

For expats with income in or from the Netherlands: this is what to know about the regular return, M return, 30% ruling, and required documents.

Mila
Mila
10 min read
Dutch tax return 2025: complete guide for 2026
Tax Tips

Dutch tax return 2025: complete guide for 2026

Everything you need for your 2025 Dutch tax return: the 1 May 2026 deadline, required documents, deductions, and box 3.

Mila
Mila
12 min read
Divorce and Dutch taxes: what to watch in your return
Tax Tips

Divorce and Dutch taxes: what to watch in your return

After divorce, fiscal partnership, alimony, your home, pension, and box 3 can all change. These are the key points to review.

Mila
Mila
14 min read
Having your tax return filed: what does it cost in 2026?
Tax Tips

Having your tax return filed: what does it cost in 2026?

What does it cost to have your tax return filed by an advisor? We compare the options: do it yourself, accountant, tax advisor, or online service.

Mila
Mila
10 min read
30% ruling 2026: salary thresholds, cap, and conditions
News

30% ruling 2026: salary thresholds, cap, and conditions

This is what the Belastingdienst currently shows for the 2026 expatregeling: who qualifies, which amounts apply, and what changed.

Mila
Mila
11 min read
Freelancer deductions 2026: the key rules
Tax Tips

Freelancer deductions 2026: the key rules

An up-to-date overview of the 2026 self-employed deduction, starter's deduction, SME profit exemption, business costs, mileage, and KIA.

Mila
Mila
10 min read
Tax rules 2025: the key changes at a glance
News

Tax rules 2025: the key changes at a glance

These are the key Dutch tax changes for 2025, including updates to the self-employed deduction, box 3, AOW, and the 30% ruling.

Mila
Mila
6 min read
Freelancer deductions 2025: what can you really deduct?
Freelancer

Freelancer deductions 2025: what can you really deduct?

A practical overview of deductible freelancer costs in 2025, including home workspace rules, business mileage, and training costs.

Mila
Mila
7 min read
BV or sole proprietorship: what fits your tax situation?
Director-Shareholder

BV or sole proprietorship: what fits your tax situation?

Choosing between a BV and a sole proprietorship? Focus on liability, entrepreneur deductions, DGA salary rules, and what you do with profits.

Mila
Mila
9 min read
5 tax mistakes that cost you money
Tax Tips

5 tax mistakes that cost you money

From filing late to missing tax credits: these common mistakes can cost you money and are often easy to avoid.

Mila
Mila
5 min read
VAT filing for beginners: what you really need to know
Freelancer

VAT filing for beginners: what you really need to know

A practical guide to Dutch VAT obligations, input VAT, filing periods, and the small business scheme without the usual misconceptions.

Mila
Mila
8 min read